• TragicNotCute@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    Trustless systems aren’t a bad thing that has to step in when the good thing fails. Trustless systems are inherently better because you don’t have to trust a bank (or anyone for that matter).

    Additionally, ledgers can be gamed/corrupted/falsified. This is significantly more complex (bordering on impossible) on the blockchain.

    https://youtu.be/bBC-nXj3Ng4

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      9 months ago

      There are often easier, more reliable, and far cheaper ways to achieve the same things without using a blockchain. Some of the principles are even used in normal web browsing to ensure secure untampered connections.

      Blockchain just solves a subproblem that only arises when there’s no appointed central entity.